The leaves are gone, and snow is falling—winter is finally here! It’s time to pack away the flip-flops and pick up the snow boots. It’s always hard to say ‘Goodbye!’ to summer, but it’s easy to say ‘Hello!’ to the festive winter activities that will keep you on your feet all winter!
According to Snowsport Industries America, 125 million people participate in the most common winter activity, skiing or snowboarding. There are plenty of students from Kinnelon High School who ski and snowboard. Sophomore Frankie Cignini shares, “I’ve been skiing ever since I can remember, and it’s something I look forward to every winter. I am more of a summer person, but snowboarding gives me something to be excited about as the snow starts to fall,”. In addition to this, snowboarding and skiing aren’t just a fun activity; they are also a great way to stay in shape. While it is quite an expensive winter hobby, starting at 89.99 for a single day pass at MountainCreek Resort in Vernon. According to an article published by Adventure Sports Outpost, when doing either skiing or snowboarding, you can burn between 300 and 600 calories.
Next up to stay entertained all winter long is snow tubing. It is an exciting, kid-friendly way to hit the slopes! Tubbing is very similar, aside from the fact that instead of a sled, riders would use a donut, pool floaties, or a type of shape instead of a traditional sled. Senior Grace Durkin adds, “I have been sledding multiple times with my younger cousins, and it is so much fun. I think it is better than sledding because you don’t have to hike up and down a hill since a conveyor belt can bring you up the slope. This is my favorite part when I go with younger cousins since it keeps them more entertained since they can go down so many more times,”.
Lastly, ice skating is enjoyable with friends, a significant other, or even family. Although it might be challenging to get the hang of, it is one of the top ten most popular winter activities. Junior Olivia Torsiello says, “ I have been ice skating a few times with my friends, and it has become one of our go-to activities. We fall a lot, but it is so fun to just be with all my friends and laugh,”.
Don’t stress about being bored during winter break this year. Follow these tips, and you will feel the excitement of the approaching winter season!
